According to ANC officials, the decision to delay the event was taken for the safety reasons - as the winds could be dangerous to the ANC leaders who were meant to take to the giant stage inside the stadium.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to take to the stage at 11am to deliver the ANC's manifesto ahead of the elections taking place in May.

By 10am, thousands of people had arrived at the stadium to be a witness at the manifesto.

During the week, officials took part in a number of initiatives around the province where they engaged with residents of KwaZulu-Natal.